CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Standard Meetings
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RESEARCH DAYS
The Chapter sponsors monthly (except December) research days at three libraries in Los Angeles County: •SCGS Library in Burbank on the third Tuesday South Bay Family History Center in Torrance on the fourth Thursday except in November where it will be on the fifth Thursday Research days are hosted on specific dates at the San Diego Central Library and are sometimes accompanied by a presentation.
San Diego Central Library
Torrance Family History Center
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GENEALOGY GARAGE WORKSHOPS
The Chapter co-hosts the monthly Genealogy Garage workshop at the Richard Riordan Central Library in downtown Los Angeles on the morning of the third Saturday of the month (except December). 
GENERAL MEETINGS
The Chapter hosts a general meeting during the months of February, May, August, and December, unless otherwise announced. General meetings feature workshops or lectures, selected research materials, individual research opportunities, sharing of information, a family style no-host lunch, and sometimes an afternoon workshop. Attendees are afforded the opportunity to shop at our sales table, study the pedigree charts of members and have free access to the research collection housed at the library. Individual assistance is available through our member volunteers as well as networking. All meetings are held from 10am-4pm at the SCGS Library in Burbank unless otherwise noted. 
Southern California Genealogical Society
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Every October the Chapter hosts an annual Viva la Familia celebration of our Hispanic heritage at a rotating historic site in Southern California.
Every December, join us for our annual Holiday Potluck and General meeting at our Burbank location.
We also participate in the annual Genealogical Jamboree sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), as well as other community events.
Check our Calendar of Events for specific information.
Every October the Chapter hosts an annual Viva la Familia celebration of our Hispanic heritage at a rotating historic site in Southern California.
Every December, join us for our annual Holiday Potluck and General meeting at our Burbank location.
We also participate in the annual Genealogical Jamboree sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), as well as other community events.
Check our Calendar of Events for specific information.
Saturday, October 19, 11:00am-12:15pm
Genealogy Garage Workshop
Lineage-Based Genealogy Societies
Jan Gordon, Regent of the Los Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter of D.A.R., and Erica Hahn, Assistant Historian with the California Mayflower Society and member of the Jamestowne Society will be here to talk about the strategies and necessities you’ll need to pursue in order to prove your inclusion into a lineage-based genealogy society.
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Map and Flier
2019 Events
213-228-7413
jhuffman@lapl.org
Genealogy Garage Workshop
Lineage-Based Genealogy Societies
Jan Gordon, Regent of the Los Angeles-Eschscholtzia Chapter of D.A.R., and Erica Hahn, Assistant Historian with the California Mayflower Society and member of the Jamestowne Society will be here to talk about the strategies and necessities you’ll need to pursue in order to prove your inclusion into a lineage-based genealogy society.
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Map and Flier
2019 Events
213-228-7413
jhuffman@lapl.org
Saturday October 19, 12:00pm-3:30pm
GSHA-SC MEMBERS ONLY
Viva la Familia
Rancho Los Cerritos: 175 years of California History
Please join us for an optional box lunch at 12pm at the Rancho picnic area. The Rancho is opening early to accommodate our lunch time. A docent-led house tour begins at 1:30pm with an optional garden tour afterwards.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
Map and Flier
GSHA-SC MEMBERS ONLY
Viva la Familia
Rancho Los Cerritos: 175 years of California History
Please join us for an optional box lunch at 12pm at the Rancho picnic area. The Rancho is opening early to accommodate our lunch time. A docent-led house tour begins at 1:30pm with an optional garden tour afterwards.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
Map and Flier
Saturday October 19, 1:00pm-3:00pm
The Wonderful Diversity of Indigenous Mexico
-John Schmal
Los Angeles Family History Center
1591 E. Temple Way
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Map
The Wonderful Diversity of Indigenous Mexico
-John Schmal
Los Angeles Family History Center
1591 E. Temple Way
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Map
Thursday, October 24, 6pm-8:30pm
TORRANCE Hispanic Thursday Research Day
Looking for an opportunity to focus on your Hispanic research without distractions and with direction? Then join Juan and Rachel Rodriguez, experienced family researchers at the Torrance Family History Center where you will have access to Familysearch.org, Ancestry.com, microfilm, and microfiche readers.
Juan Rodriguez was born in Mexico City. He did family research at the former Huntington Park Family History Center from 2002 to 2012. His parents involved him in genealogy research since he was very young. Rachel Rodriguez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She has been doing genealogy research since 2002. Each have been given the assignment of Area Family History Consultants for Spanish speaking units for the LDS church since 2012.
Torrance Family History Center
22605 Kent Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
Telephone: 310-791-6256.
Map, Website and Flier
TORRANCE Hispanic Thursday Research Day
Looking for an opportunity to focus on your Hispanic research without distractions and with direction? Then join Juan and Rachel Rodriguez, experienced family researchers at the Torrance Family History Center where you will have access to Familysearch.org, Ancestry.com, microfilm, and microfiche readers.
Juan Rodriguez was born in Mexico City. He did family research at the former Huntington Park Family History Center from 2002 to 2012. His parents involved him in genealogy research since he was very young. Rachel Rodriguez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She has been doing genealogy research since 2002. Each have been given the assignment of Area Family History Consultants for Spanish speaking units for the LDS church since 2012.
Torrance Family History Center
22605 Kent Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
Telephone: 310-791-6256.
Map, Website and Flier
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 11am-4pm
BURBANK Hispanic Tuesday Research Day
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, you can benefit from the personal attention of Leonard Trujillo, a veteran Hispanic researcher specializing in California and New Mexico research. He is a descendant of the founders of the California village of Agua Mansa (now Colton, San Bernardino County).
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504
Directions: (818)843-7247
Map
BURBANK Hispanic Tuesday Research Day
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, you can benefit from the personal attention of Leonard Trujillo, a veteran Hispanic researcher specializing in California and New Mexico research. He is a descendant of the founders of the California village of Agua Mansa (now Colton, San Bernardino County).
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504
Directions: (818)843-7247
Map